Premier's Department

Senior Associate, Business and Skilled Migration

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Co-ordinate delivery of NSW's business & skilled migration program shaping future workforce needs

• Skilled in migration policy, stakeholder engagement & IT systems like SkillSelect & Salesforce

• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($129,464 - $142,665), based in Martin Place, Sydney

Drive NSW's business and skilled migration program to support priority sectors, engaging with diverse stakeholder groups across government and industry.

About the Role

As Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating the delivery of the Business and Skilled Migration program, ensuring alignment with the NSW State Migration Plan's priorities. You will lead the team's workflows, provide guidance and coach to enhance capability and meet service quality benchmarks. Your work will involve building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across government, industry, and community sectors to foster collaboration and drive successful program outcomes.

You will also be responsible for managing the program's digital presence, including maintaining up-to-date and accessible web content and newsletters, ensuring communication materials meet NSW branding and clarity standards. Additionally, you will prepare reports, briefs, and correspondence to support senior decision-making and represent the NSW Government at migration forums and events to attract skilled migrants and businesses.

This role offers a dynamic environment where you will coordinate cross-agency efforts, manage competing priorities, and influence policy and program development through data-driven insights and effective stakeholder engagement. You will join our Business and Skilled Migration team within the Industry and Investment branch of the Premier's Department, contributing directly to NSW's economic growth and workforce development.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Migration Policy Expertise: Experience with Australia's migration programs and policies

• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build and maintain productive relationships across government and industry

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in IT systems such as SkillSelect, Salesforce, Excel, and website content management (Drupal)

• Team Leadership: Experience coordinating team workflows, providing guidance and fostering capability development

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports, briefs, and presentations for senior stakeholders

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements

• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week

• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives

• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Hiring Manager: Anne McCotter, Associate Director Business and Skilled Migration, [email protected]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.